Buying Assistant

LeMieux; Romsey; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equestrian brand in Romsey is seeking a Buyers Administrative Assistant to join their vibrant team. The role is pivotal in supporting the Buying department through meticulous organization, preparation of trade samples, and managing internal communications. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong attention to detail, proficiency in MS Office, and effective communication skills, able to thrive in a fast-paced, energetic environment. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and collaboration in the equestrian industry.

Qualifications

• Meticulous eye for detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong communication skills alongside the ability to build trusted relationships.
• Highly organised and able to plan workload to ensure deadlines are met.
• Previous experience in a similar role or desire to begin a career within a Buying team.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Buying Team daily.
• Maintain the critical path and prepare samples.
• Prepare weekly Trade documentation and samples.
• Attend meetings and take minutes.
• Act as the first point of contact for queries.

Skills

Meticulous eye for detail

Computer literate with MS Office

Strong communication skills

Highly organised

Can do attitude

Ability to multitask

Team player

Job description

LeMieux is the UK’s fastest-growing equestrian and lifestyle brand, with a global community and big ambitions. Our success is driven by talented people who share our passion for innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We’re seeking a BAA to join our team and help shape the future of our brand.

What You’ll Do

As Buyers Administrative Assistant you will play a pivotal role in the smooth running of the department by providing a comprehensive range of administrative support to the Buying team. The role will focus on the organisation and coordination of the team’s workloads commitments to ensure business demands are met.

• Provide Buying Team support on a daily basis, build and manage internal and external customer relationships.
• Maintain the critical path of the department, preparing samples, relevant documentation to support upcoming deadlines as requested.
• Prepare weekly Trade documentation and samples for Buyer.
• Attend meetings as requested and take minutes and ensure this is distributed to the team in a timely manner and monitor progress / actions.
• Participate in and sometimes lead ad hoc projects as requested by the senior buying team.
• Act as first point of contact for external and internal queries, redirecting to the most appropriate person as necessary.
• Carry out various daily administrative tasks as requested and deal with various forms of communication, including emails and phone calls and complete any further general administrative tasks as required.
• Prepare costing sheets and raise purchase orders as directed by the buyers when required.

What You’ll Bring

• Meticulous eye for detail with a high level of accuracy
• Computer literate with experience of working with MS office suite
• Strong communication skills alongside the ability to build trusted relationships
• Highly organised and able to plan workload to ensure deadlines are met
• Can do attitude with a focus on presenting solutions rather than problems
• Multitasker who can work in a fast-paced environment in a rapidly growing business
• Team player but with the ability to be self-motivated
• Previous experience in a similar role or desire to begin career within a high performing Buying team

Why Join LeMieux?

Founded in 2006, LeMieux is the UK’s fastest-growing equestrian and lifestyle brand with a global presence. Driven by innovation and passion for horses and riders, we’re expanding our 150-strong team based in our Romsey HQ and looking for exceptional people to join us on our journey.

We’re on a mission to be the most exciting equestrian brand on the planet. To get there, we need exceptional people who thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment and a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving. Whether you ride or, you’ll share our energy, determination, and obsession with delivering excellence for our community.

From financial security to time with your loved ones (on two legs or four), we continually invest in our employees.

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that varied perspectives drive innovation and strengthen our team. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities - including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, and neurodiversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote an environment of respect, support, and opportunity for all. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the application process.